Times:
Registration is from 9 to 9:45am. If you aren't in line by 9:45am you may be entered but with a first round loss.

Preregistration:
You can pre-register for this tournament by doing either of the following -
pm me your info in these boards (do not post your info for all to see)
or text me your info at 405-740-4538.
The info I need is (a) your name, (b) your pop ID #, (c) your date of birth, (d) which entry you want, either regular or special.
If you want to pre-pay, I will also need your cards number, expiration date and the cvc number and your zip code. If you want a receipt sent to you when I process it I'll need an email address or phone number.
If you pre-register you still need to check in at the designated area to turn in your decklist before 9:45. There will be a separate table for those that pre-registered.

Registration process:
If you need a POP ID # you can sign up for one online at pokemon.com or get one at the venue.
Deck list will be available at the venue if you need one. You can access a blank standard deck list here - www.pokegym.net/decklist
Players will proceed to the registration table to pay their entry fee, (unless you pre-registered) and sign up for the tournament. If a family is entering this event they need to be together in line, (see entry fees below). They will also get a wristband which must be worn until the 2nd round.
If you want a deck check take your completed deck list and deck, (matching the order of the deck list), to a judge for verification. You will then get your promo card and raffle ticket while supplies last.
If you do not want a deck check you will turn in your deck list to a judge. You will then get your promo card and raffle ticket while supplies last.
Remember it is at all times the players responsibility to ensure their deck and deck list are legal.

Tournament Structure:
Players are divided into divisions based on age. Juniors are all players born in 2005 or later; seniors are all players born in 2001-2004; masters are all players born in 2000 or earlier.
This is a swiss style tournament with a top cut, maximum of 8 for each age group.
The number of rounds in each age group is dependent upon the number of players in that age group.
Each round is match play, best 2 out of 3.
Each round, swiss and top cut, will be 50 minutes +3 turns.

Entry fees and specials: Individual -
$15 cash or $15.50 if paying by a card.Family pricing -
Family of 3 players - total of $40 cash or $41 if paying by card
Family of 4 players - total of $50 cash or $51.50 if paying by card

To get a States exclusive Mega Scizor playmat included in your entry - These are limited to the first 40 players.Individual - $20 cash or $21if paying by card.Family of 3 players - $55 cash or $57 if paying by card.Family of 4 players - $70 cash or $72 if paying by card

Prizes:Juniors & Seniors
1st Place:
A Pokémon TCG State/Province Championships first-place trophy
A 1st-round bye at the US or Canada National Championships (byes do not stack)
A combination of 72 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
100 championship points

Masters
1st Place:
A Pokémon TCG State/Province Championships first-place trophy
A 1st-round bye at the US or Canada National Championships (byes do not stack)
A combination of 108 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
100 championship points

Prizing as listed on pokemon.com and championship points as listed on pokemon.comOrganizer reserves the right to increase prize support for this event.

Lunch:
There will be a lunch break after the 2nd round. Length of the lunch break will be announced prior to the start of the 2nd round. The 3rd round start time will also be announced. If you come back late from that you will be subject to the appropriate penalty’s. I will have a map at the venue to show restaurants within 2 miles.

Side Events:
There will be a league challenge side event sometime after 4pm. Exact time to be announced at the event. Entry fee for this is $5. Each entry will get 1 booster pack and the top players will earn the special cards.

There will be a earn a mat side event. This will be an 8 player single elimination event with the winner earning a states exclusive mega Scizor playmat. Each entrant will get 1 booster pack. Entry fee is $5.

Hotels:
There is no special hotel designated for this event. There are several within 3 miles of the venue that range in price for around $50 to $120
The nearest hotels are – Holiday Inn express, Hawthorn suites, Sheraton, Hampton Inn, Candlewood Suites, Super 8, Days Inn, Motel 6 plus a few others.

Reminders:
It is the player’s responsibility to know the tournament guidelines and have good Spirit of the Game.
You are responsible for your items and to look after them. Staff is not able to watch your things.
Ensure you have damage counters, randomizer and any poison/burn markers as needed for your deck.

Staff:
For those that I’ve talked to and others wanting to help staff, send me a pm on this message board or text me at 405-740-4538.
There will be an 8am staff meeting. If you do not have the red/black judge shirt please let me know.

Pre-registration for the main event will end at 4pm this Friday, April 1st. There are some special entries still available for the event, so if you want that be sure to let me know. It's a first come first served basis for them.

Not silly questions. It's important for any player to know whats going on.
Swiss style means everyone gets to play every round, no matter if they win or lose or tie their match. Each round after the first, the tournament program will pair those within their age group with like records, (wins and losses), against other players with like records.
After the swiss rounds are over, the top cut means those with the best records of win, loss and ties advance to the top cut, (maximum of 8 players), where to advance you win your match. This is played until a single winner is declared.

I may go to the tournament, I'm going to have to take a plane, though, does anyone know of any other shuttles to use to get there?
I only know of Shuttlewizard and Uber (I know it's a taxi service and not shuttle, but it's a similar service), but I'd like to know some additional options, especially if they're cheaper.
Thanks.